Apprentice Frequently Asked Questions
How do I join the apprenticeship program?
Call 212-736-1224 and listen to the prompts.
How long is your apprenticeship program?
It is a 4-year program with a total of 838 related classroom hours.
Do you need experience?
No, you do not need experience, apprentices gain experience through training in the classroom and working out on the field.
Is there any testing involved?
Yes,a heights test and basic math exam.
Do you have drug testing?
If selected for the program, you will be required to take and pass a drug test in order to continue on to become an apprentice.
When do I get accepted?
After the interview.
When do I start?
If chosen through the interview, you start in July.
When do you go to school?
Apprentices attend school two times a week on Mondays/Wednesdays or Tuesdays/Thursdays, and sometimes Saturday.
How much does an apprentice earn?
1st Year Apprentices earn a competitive wage with benefits and raises annually.
How do I get work?
Apprentices get work through the hiring hall system.
